Role Specific Information

Job Description

About the Role

As an Early Childhood Support Teacher, you will provide daily care to children of all ages throughout the center, as outlined on your daily schedule. You will collaborate with primary and support teachers to execute classroom duties such as: active supervision of children inside the classroom and outdoors, meeting basic needs of children, and providing a fun, safe and engaging learning environment.

What You’ll Do

• In accordance with our reflective planning philosophy, partner with Primary Teachers to foster new learning and play opportunities, providing children with autonomy over their learning

• Engage with the children by playing alongside them, talking with them and asking them questions to further their development 

• Accurately track children in your care and provide active supervision while maintaining the children’s health and safety

• Assist Primary Teachers in maintaining a classroom environment that meets all state and business policies/procedures including, but not limited to, appropriate child guidance techniques and redirection when needed

• Follow a daily schedule navigating a variety of classrooms throughout the day while managing your time effectively

• Write meaningful messages in the parent communication app relaying information about their childs’ day, including diaper changes, feedings, daily activities, etc.  

• Assist with maintaining a safe, clean, organized and engaging learning environment in the classrooms throughout the CDC

• Greet and engage with parents in order to provide excellent customer service to our children and families throughout the center

• Have transparent and appropriate conversations with parents during pick up and drop off

• Maintain confidentiality of the children, parents and co-workers

• Attend all staff meeting and required trainings to meet yearly continuing education requirements

• Additional tasks may be assigned

What Skills You Have

Required

• Be at minimum 18 years of age 

• Introduction to Child Care Profession (formerly Early Childhood I or equivalent)

• Passion for working with young children 

• Maintain all state required trainings including but not limited to: preventing abusive head trauma, child abuse and neglect reporting requirements, First Aid and Infant/Child CPR with AED training

• Collaborate and communicate effectively with peers and leaders to ensure the safety and needs of the children are met 

• Treat all of the children, parents, peers, leaders, vendors and business partners with dignity and respect

• Strong communication and customer service skills to build welcoming and inclusive relationships with families and staff

• Enjoy a fast paced work environment where everyday is different

Preferred

• Entry Level Early Childhood Courses including:

  • Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher (formerly Early Childhood II or equivalent)

  • Fundamentals of Infant/Toddler Care (or equivalent)

Essential Functions

The requirements listed below are representative of functions you will be required to perform, however you may be required to perform additional functions. Kohl’s may revise this job description at any time. To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship.

• Ability to perform the accountabilities listed in the “What You’ll Do” Section.

• Ability to comply with dress code requirements

• Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and basic computer operation

• Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance and have flexibility within the hours of operation

• Ability to learn and comply with all company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines

• Ability to receive, understand and proactively respond to direction from leadership and other company personnel

• Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively and appropriately with others

• Ability to maintain composure and work in a fast paced environment while accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes

• Ability to use a personal computer/ipad for tasks such as communicating, preparing reports, etc.

• Perform work in accordance with the Physical Requirements section

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PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift 40lbs

• Ability to stand, sit, squat, bend, twist, walk and move at a fast pace may all be required throughout your day

• Be physically, mentally, and emotionally able to provide responsible care for all children, including children with disabilities

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Additional Requirements

• If hired, Drug Screen, Health Exam, Fingerprint Based Background Check and TB test will be required

• Travel between CDC sites as needed